2026 AENC SPRING CONFERENCE

March 12-13, 2026
Hilton Durham Near Duke University  | Durham, NC

Conference Registration (includes pre-con sessions):
$85 (members) | $35 (retired members) | $100 (non-members)
(In person or virtual, your choice!) 

We are pleased to extend an offer of financial assistance to any association member or meeting planner member who may need it. If you find yourself in a situation where a scholarship to cover your registration fee would be beneficial, we are here to support you. This initiative is our way of using the reserve funds, which you have helped build, to assist our fellow members in need. Please email Julie for this assistance.

Student and Recent Grad invitation to attend an AENC event with a member.

Cancellation Policy:
Sponsorships/Exhibits: 6 weeks prior to event date.
Attendee Registration (including sponsor/exhibitor reps): 3 weeks prior to event date.

Sponsorships

Closing Sponsor will receive:

  • Three minutes on the podium near the end of the conference.
  • One tabletop exhibit during the entire conference
  • Complimentary registration for one representative to attend the entire conference and special rate of $50 for each additional representatives
  • Sponsor ribbons on representative badges
  • Significant publicity:
    • Signage at event
    • Your website link & logo on the AENC event webpage
    • Your organization highlighted in AENC’s Mobile App and weekly email
    • Ad or logo looped on registration desk TV screen

Price: $1000

    Tabletop Exhibits

    Exhibitors will receive:

    • Logo recognition on mobile app and on screen during event.
    • Static Ad or Logo on our large registration desk TV Screen.
    • Complimentary registration for two representatives to attend the entire conference and $50 for each additional representative.
    • Exhibitor Ribbon on the name badges of all representatives.
    • NEW, YOU CAN CHOOSE:
      • One tabletop exhibit during the entire conference (choice of cocktail or 6' table)
      • NO Tabletop, instead choose to promote through one of these two options (you pick):
        • One AENC Weekly Update Friday Email Sponsorship Ad: this email goes to every member each Friday
        • One Facebook/LinkedIn Logo Post on AENC’s social pages leading up to the Conference (post will include all logos who choose that option or for an additional $100, have your own).

    Price: $525 Members or $600 Non-Members

    Email madi@aencnet.org if you have questions.


    Click here to reserve your Sponsorship or Tabletop

    Thank you to our Event Sponsors! 

    2025 Seasonal Conference Host Sponsors
    Driftwood Hospitality Management
    Driftwood LogoHilton Durham near Duke University
    Hilton Durham near Duke University Logo
    Lunch Keynote Sponsor
    Visit Greenville NC
    Visit Greenville Logo
    Morning Session Sponsor
    Explore Cabarrus County

    Cabarrus County CVB Logo

    Opening Sponsor
    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
    Harrah's Logo
    Networking Social Welcome Sponsor
    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

    Harrah's Logo


    Thursday Session Sponsor
    Winston-Salem Marriott and Benton Convention Center

    Benton CC and Marriott WS Logo


     Networking Experience Sponsor
    The Cavalier Resort

    Cavalier Resort Logo

    Badge Logo Sponsor
    Explore Cabarrus County

    Cabarrus County CVB Logo


    Podium Logo Sponsor
    Visit Winston-Salem

    Visit Winston-Salem Logo


    Closing Sponsor
    TBD - YOUR ORGANIZATION COULD BE HERE!

    WiFI Sponsor

    Atrium Hospitality: The NC Collection (AKA Floyd's Hotels)

    Atrium Logo


    Midday Session Sponsor
    OneSpartanburg, Inc.

    OneSpartanburg Logo

    Audio Visual & Technology Sponsor:
     
    EZAV
    EZAV Logo
    Photography Sponsor:
    Freeze Frame Photography
     Freeze Frame Logo